Miranda Technologies has launched the Kaleido-X16, a compact, 3Gb/s HD/SD multiviewer with 3-D support.
The unit features 16 video inputs, two multiviewer outputs and an integrated 16 x 2 router. It can be used with 3Gb/s HD/SD and analog video, and it provides 3-D stereoscopic monitoring with signals that conform to SMPTE-372M or SMPTE-425M Level B.
“3-D is very much on the horizon now,” said Miranda’s Neil Sharpe. “That’s been an exciting development for us at the show.”
Because it has an ultra-quiet design, the multiviewer can be installed next to operators in small control rooms and mobile applications. It also can be paired with routers to create a large combined multiviewer and routing system. It offers seamless integration with the NVISION router family, and with third-party routers, to allow expansion up to 1152 video inputs and 144 multiviewer outputs.
At the Axcera booth this morning, I got to sit in on a tutorial session entitled “ATSC Mobile DTV Transmission Systems,” presented by Rich Schwarz, Axcera VP of product management. Acknowledging that mobile DTV offers a new revenue opportunity for broadcasters, Schwarz discussed alternative choices available to convert existing transmission facilities to incorporate ATSC Mobile DTV. He presented options for exciter conversion, multiplexing, single-frequency networks, coverage and power level considerations for mobile versus fixed reception, as well as all the components of the transmission system that are affected. more…
Jampro Antennas introduced the UHF RWED-516-U compact TV mask/filter combiner. It incorporates four-port directional filter/combining that can be used either as a mask filet, or as a constant impedance-combining module for high-power UHF TV broadcasts.
The RWED-516-U has a cross-coupled design that accommodates adjacent channels, meets stringent filtering standards and provides constant impedance performance in adjacent channel applications as well as channel separations greater than 15 channels. more…
Everyone is going green these days, and Nevion is one company that makes products that use less power, thereby reducing the cost of ownership for broadcasters.
Nevion provides routing and transport systems that encompass an array of video network interfaces and signal processing, a well as an integrated family of network management and control systems. more…
Next week, the Community Broadcasters Association will meet with eight members of Congress to make the case that Class A and LPTV stations surpass the expectations the government has for broadcasters to promote station ownership by women and minorities.
The association will present a newly released report to members of Congress making the case that Class A and LPTV stations are democratizing the airwaves. Based on the results of a Web-based survey conducted between Nov. 17 and December 16, 2008, the report should open the eyes of lawmakers and regulators, who regularly advocate for new laws and rules to increase ownership of broadcast stations by women and minorities, to a broadcast service that’s often overlooked or minimized. more…
Dynamics processing specialist Jünger Audio (N4937)is showing LEVEL MAGIC in a complete set-up that offers a fully-integrated workflow solution for managing surround sound and Dolby coded 5.1 audio signals in production, ingest and playout.
Peter Pörs, managing director of Jünger Audio, said: “Our aim is to offer an outstanding integrated workflow solution that incorporates signal acquisition, monitoring, processing and smart 5.1/2.0 fail over switching, including program metadata management. These new additions to the C8000 LEVEL MAGIC system will provide our customers with a solution for managing 5.1 audio and Dolby coded streaming that is far more effective than anything else on the market.” more…
In addition to a nice setup allowing visitors to Genelec’s booth to have a seat and experience its speaker systems first-hand, the company is also showing its smallest speaker to date – the 6010A.
So what are Genelec speakers known for? According to marketing director Will Eggleston, they’re known for reliability, sleek design and power. Designed for computer sound systems, workstations and other close-proximity listening situations, the 6010A is a desktop-friendly 7-1/8in x 4-3/4in x 4-1/2in in size. Despite its small size and intended applications, Eggleston said that people simply can’t believe that such a small speaker can create such a large sound. And the applications very much go beyond what was intended. more…
Snell launched a new router range, the Pro-Bel 800 series which has some interesting new features. One is Catsii. The back panel BNCs are illuminated to indicate signal presence, and can configured as crosshairs to locate a specific connector. Engineers will find this handy when fighting through a mass on cable to change a connection on the rear.
The router also has a touch-screen interface in the front door to read status and configuration.
As I walk around the show floor, one topic that always comes up is, what do you think of the traffic? It is lighter, its easier to get around the aisles, and it’s easier to get to talk with people. The NAB have announced first two days as 83,000 registrations, that is down, but not a disaster. Most vendors are reporting genuine interest, so folks are still buying. The booth that are usually packed are — packed.
Peter Ostapiuk, Intelsat Regional Vice President, North America Video Solutions, coined the above phrase, saying, “I call MPEG-2 the new analog. It’s like when we moved from analog to digital. Now many service providers want to move from MPEG-2 to MPEG-4”. more…
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